My 1st attempt weathering with chalks. The MESS Coaling Tower

[Fergmiester]

Well it made it home in one piece! after a 500mile airplane trip in my duffle bag, in a box surrounded by bubble rap and other kits.
As this is my first attempt weathering with chalk be gentle. Realizing I might have been a bit too heavy with the chalk. I'm still debating whether to put decals on it. The lighting is in place but I have yet to hook it up.

Fergie

 

[Trucula]

Very nice job!!...I'd be proud ....

 

[Steve B]

Spot on Fergie, you have not gone overboard with the chalk

 

[Railphotog]

Looks MESSey!

 

[IronBeltKen]

Very convincing Ferg! Did you spray a protective layer of dullcote over it?

 

[RexHea]

Looks just right to me and very real looking. Personally, I would rather use
chalks that anything else. I am not as experienced as others, but unless I am going to be touching a model I don't coat the chalk with anything. Glad it made the trip and didn't end up in the bone yard.

 

[PNKFLOYD]

Fergie- Nice job!
Let it sit on the layout a few weeks and a layer of dust will weather it some more!

 

[NZRMac]

Looks great Fergie.

Ken.

 

[GrandpaCoyote]

Fergie,

Class act! Very good job man.

Peace.
Coyote

 

[WK&GL Pres]

Well Done!!! The weathering is subtle and looks like the tower has been in "service". A little collection of dust is not necessary, she looks like she has been there for a while.

Will

 

[rhoward]

That coaling tower is a MESS! Sorry fergie, I just couldn't help myself. Fine job of weathering, it looks right at home on the layout. Glad it made back home without a misshap....